Investigation beginning to validate self-defense story

SHERBURNE – Police have confirmed the identity of the body they uncovered as that of a Pittsfield man who was killed during an attempted drug robbery.

Medical reports identified Joshua D. Richheimer, 32, was killed by a gunshot wound to the abdomen.

Robert R. Reynolds, 46, and Nicholas S. Simonds, 21 of Pleasant Valley Road, Sherburne have both been charged with tampering with evidence for attempting to hide the body. Reynolds will be facing additional drug and weapon charges, said police.